The cotton knit cardigan from Tasha Polizzi, layers well with jeans, jewelry and boots.

While you certainly see people turned out from head-to-toe in Western wear in January in Denver, adopting a few accessories often is a way to look contemporary without turning into a cliché.
During a walk through the semiannual Western & English Sales Association trade show at the Denver Merchandise Mart last week, it was the boots and hats, jewelry and bags that stood out, in a good way. Retail buyers from boutiques and big stores were treated to an eyeful of designs for summer through winter 2012-13.